The new-look Caloundra RSL A-grade cup for the SCGRL is back in full-swing and the fans at Maroochydore for Sunday afternoon’s match-up between Maroochydore-Coolum Swans and the Caloundra Sharks were treated to some quality football.
The two sides went try-for-try on a glorious Sunshine Coast afternoon - and scores were locked at 22-all at the 70 minute mark. But the Sharks put on three un-answered tries in the last 10 minutes, recording a 40-22 win.
The Sharks’ Justin Otto managed to bag two tries and kick three goals, ensuring he was the leading point-scorer, with Kendall, Stroud, Lynagh and the Ainsworth brothers all crossing the line.
Usual suspect Troy Mendham bagged himself a try and three goals, with team-mate Paul Backhaus scoring a double.
The win cements second spot on the ladder for the Sharks, and ensures they remain the number one contenders to the un-beaten Kawana Dolphins.
In their first game without leading point-scorer Jordan Meads, the Dolphins ensured their dream season continued with a crushing 34-point win over Nambour Crushers at Kawana.
The 22-year-old Meads will travel to the UK to take up a contract with English side Gateshead Thunder, as they aim to secure a spot in the English Division 1 competition.
However the loss of Meads hasn’t dented his former side’s ability to score points - with six players crossing the line and Ryan Boyd scoring a double in their 40-6 win.
After a promising start to the season, the Crushers sit in second-last place on the competition ladder, only three points ahead of cellar-dwelling Noosa/Gympie combined outfit.
And things aren’t getting any better for the Pirate-Devils side, going down by 22 points to the Caboolture Snakes.
Six players crossed the line in the 32-10 drubbing, putting the Snakes just one point behind the third placed Maroochydore-Coolum.
The competition will take another break next weekend in the run home to the finals series. All six teams will compete in the new-look series, following the axing of the Bribie Island Warrigals and the Noosa and Gympie mid-season merger.
Caloundra RSL A Grade Cup – Round 11
Caboolture 32 (Scott Maddick 1, Josh Totoro 1, Jamie Casey 1, Michael Crowe 1, Chad Norman 1, Fraser Douglas 1 – Tries)(/Scott Maddick 4 - Goals) def Noosa/Gympie 10 (Paul Smith 1, Terry Carroll 1 – Tries)(Ash Humble 1 – Goals)
Kawana 40 (Karyss Adams 1, Tyson Teys 1, Alex Forrest 1, Ryan Boyd 2, Jacob Meninga 1, Alex Copelin 1 – Tries)(Alex Forrest 6 – Goals) def Nambour 6 (Kenny Knight 1 – Tries)(Blake Maher 1 – Goals)
Caloundra 40 (Lance Ainsworth 1, Joel Kendall 1, Ryan Stroud 1, Justin Otto 2, Chris Ainsworth 1, Kayne Lynagh 1 – Tries)(Justin Otto 6 – Goals) def Mdore-Clm 22 (Luke Barton 1, Troy Mendham 1, Paul Backhaus 2 – Tries)(Troy Mendham 3 – Goals)
Caloundra RSL Reserve Grade Cup – Round 11
Caboolture 40 (Steven Sheppard 1, Arthur Tyndall 2, Jake Horsburgh 1, Nathan Thomsen 3 – Tries)(Nathan Thomsen 6 – Goals) def Noosa/Gympie 30 (Josh Brady 1, Joel James 1, Ben Santowski 1, Josh Flack 3 – Tries)(Joel James 1, Michael Plate 2 – Goals)
Kawana 44 (Jack Sullivan 1, Jesse Pitcher 1, Jordan Wardle 2, Broc Martin 1, Troy Adsett 1, Ryan Badke 2 – Tries)(Cameron Savage 3, Troy Adsett 1, Dylan Cole 2 – Goals) def Nambour 10 (Eli Evans 1, Dan Brook 1 – Tries)(Dan Brook 1 – Goals)
Caloundra 60 (Toby Adams 2, Fred Phillips 1, Chris Farrow 2, Brad Ibbs 1, Dennis Blumsom 1, Trent Prygoda 1, Alex Hardaker 1, Jack Welsh 1, Filinga Filiga 1 – Tries)(Fred Phillips 8 – Goals) def
Mdore-Coolum 6 (Ricky Duncan 1 – Tries)(Chris Luckett 1 – Goals)
The Win Network Under 18’s Cup – Round 5
Kawana 52 (Brody Riseborough 3, Keiran Ford-Hurrell 1, Blake Bella 1, Dylan Wilson 1, Syd McCullagh 3, Alexander Copelin 1 – Tries)(Brody Riseborough 1, Blake Bella 5 – Goals) def
Noosa 8 (Tyler Clarke 2 – Tries)(Nil – Goals)
Gympie 20 WIN BY FORFEIT Mdore-Coolum 0
Caboolture 28 (Connor Cox 1, Connor Wakeling 1, Corey Parker 2, Blake Mara 1 – Tries)(Connor Cox 1, Alik Thomson 3 – Goals) def
Nambour 18 (Jacob Boyce 1, Kane Sturdee 1, Mitch Oakes 1 – Tries)(Dale Madden 3 – Goals)
Caloundra – Bye
